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How To Test For HIV?
I was forced to have unprotected oral sex three weeks ago, now I am having panic attacks that I was given HIV and/or some other STIs. I have an appointment to get tested but haven t been able to sleep since this all happened, what are the chances that I have a life altering disease?
Mon, 20 Apr 2015
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Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query. After 14 to 21 days you can go for antigen tests or PCR . After 28 days you can do a HIV Duo test which is more than 99 percent sensitive. You can approach a psychologist for counselling to get yourself better. Although oral sex has less chances in getting HIV better to go for the tests to be on safe side.
Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query. After 14 to 21 days you can go for antigen tests or PCR . After 28 days you can do a HIV Duo test which is more than 99 percent sensitive. You can approach a psychologist for counselling to get yourself better. Although oral sex has less chances in getting HIV better to go for the tests to be on safe side.
Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
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